Planning to buy in Kennesaw, Marietta, or Acworth? Georgia buyers pay 2%–5% at closing. Here's the full line-by-line breakdown for Cobb County.

Closing costs in Cobb County aren't one number — they're a stack of smaller fees that shift with your price point, your loan, and your contract. Here's what buyers and sellers in Marietta, Kennesaw, and Acworth can expect to pay in 2026, broken down line by line so nothing catches you off guard at the closing table.

Buying in Cobb County? See the exact closing costs Georgia buyers pay in 2026 — lender fees, intangible tax, attorney fees, prepaids. No surprises at the table.

Earnest money is one of the first serious financial commitments buyers make when purchasing a home in Georgia. This guide explains how much buyers typically put down, who holds the money, how the Due Diligence period and Financing Contingency protect it, and when a buyer may risk losing their deposit.